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HISTORIC COUNTY TITLE

When Michael Healy walked the steps of Pairc Ui Rinn to accept the Mick Dolan memorial under-21 County Cup on behalf of Dromtarriffe under-21 footballers he created a little piece of history as the first Club Captain at this grade to win this title.

St Kevin’s the Milford/Ballyclough provided Dromtarriffe a tough challenge getting on the scoreboard with the opening two points of the final. Evan Murphy opened his account with a ninth minute point before Mark Lyons finished brilliantly the matches opening goal a minute later. A brace of Murphy points were answered by St Kevin’s, before Conor Cremin pointed on the 22nd minute. Seven minutes later and Dromtarriffe had to reshuffle their team after Killian O’Sullivan was injured and Gavin O’Keeffe, who had stood up defensively but incurred a black card were replaced by Mark O’Connor and Aidan Downey respectively. The short whistle saw Dromtarrffe ahead 1-5 to O-5.

Second half St Kevin’s had the breeze but it was Dromtarriffe that started the brighter after some words of wisdom imparted in the dressing room. St Kevin’s got to grips again on the game and had their period of dominance which saw 2-3 registered unanswered on the score board between the sixth and 17th minutes of that second half. Conor O’Callaghan led from Midfield to equalise with two well taken points added with points credited to Eannagh Murnagh, Jack Buckley and the final match score fittingly attributed to the winning Captain, who had worked tirelessly throughout the match. As St Kevin’s through an all attack on the Dromtarriffe defence another black card incurred by Jack Murphy saw Daniel Desmond play out the final moments, but the rear guard stood up well to their task and as the whistle blew Dromtarriffe claimed their first under-21 County Football Championship.

Thanks to the Management of Michael John, Jason, Dan Jo and Daniel, physios from David Angland’s Physiotherapy and first aid from Michael O’Connell and Sarah O’Keeffe, who were with the team throughout the year, Noreen McSweeney for the photographs and all who travelled to Pairc Ui Rinn on Friday night to support the team.

CONGRATULATIONS CONOR

Belated congratulations to Conor O’Callaghan on winning the all-Ireland under-17 hurling final and also qualifying with Cork Minors for this year’s Minor final on September 3.

JUNIORS BOW OUT

Our Junior footballers bowed out last weekend at the championship semi-final stage. Many thanks to the players and their management for their efforts during the year. As was recently said about another team this is a young developing side, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’. Keep an eye out on the clubs social media for any Junior Hurling or under-21 hurling fixtures as both squads still very active.

LADIES’ FOOTBALL

JUNIOR – On a wet

CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday morning, Dromtarriffe took on Courcey Rovers at 11.30 a.m. in Rathcoole. Dromtarriffe played with the wind in the first half which saw scores from Kate O’Keeffe, Claire O’Keeffe, Rachel Jones and Marie O’Connor to name a few. Great defensive work from Laura O’Keeffe, Dervla Murphy, Erica and Alison O’Connell which saw little scores being conceded down the other side. Half time leading Dromtarriffe 4.5 Courcey Rovers 1.5. Second half saw great work rate from Chloe Collins and Marie o Connor to assist Kate with further scores. A sin bin for both teams saw the intensity increase in the remaining 15 minutes and although Courcey Rovers threaten scores, Dromtarriffe looked the most comfortable throughout. Final score Dromtarriffe 6.09 Courcey Rovers 2.5. Well done girls Next match vs Valley Rovers time and date to be confirmed.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CORK PLAYERS – Cork Minor Ladies on retaining the all-Ireland last Bank Holiday Monday.

We would also like to congratulate Rachel Jones and Erin Lawlor, who played a part of the Cork under-17 team in a blitz last Tuesday in Dublin.

JUVENILE GAA

CROKE PARK – Congratulations to Conor O’Callaghan and the Cork Minors for making the all-Ireland Minor Hurling Final on September 2 Thanks also to all who travelled up to support him and to all who organised the buses up. A great day was had by all.

ALL IRELAND FLEADH – Well done to all club members who came back with all-Ireland wins from the Fleadh in Ennis this week.

FAMILY FUN DAY FUNDRAISER – As the duck race was postponed due to weather, the family fun day will be held as soon as